The Allis Chalmers 917 is a lawn tractor with a rated output of 17 hp, positioning it in the mid-range of its class in terms of power. Manufactured from 1979 to 1985, the 917 features a 2-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, transmitting power through a hydrostatic transmission to two-wheel drive. Weighing 312 kg, it is intended for use on small to medium-sized areas of approximately 200 acres.
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Rated power
17 hp
Weight
312 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
58 rows
Recorded power
17 hp
Recorded weight
312 kg
Transmissions
hydrostatic
Production years
1979-1985
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersReference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $5,799 in 1985Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical band brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
17HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank11.4 LReference
Kohler KT17Reference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Displacement42.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke79 x 70 mmReference
Power12.7 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Rated RPM3600Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
Typebelt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity2.8 LReference
Oil typeAllis-Chalmers Power Fluid 821Reference
Oil change400 hReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Typesleeve hitchReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Mid PTOliveReference
Front PTOliveReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase128 cmReference
Weight312 kgReference
Front tire16-6.50x8Reference
Rear tire23-10.50x12Reference
Lawn/turf front16-6.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear23-10.50x12Reference
Length177 cmReference
Width93 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)100 cmReference
Height (hood)90 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)20 cmReference
Front tread76 cmReference
Rear tread68 cmReference
Allis Chalmers 917 attachments
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
Links
SimpleTractors.com: information, photos and old advertising literature at SimpleTractors.comReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemflywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps15Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH45Reference
Attachment overview
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
